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How to Thrive in a Distracted World | Psychologist, Emma Seppälä, Ph.D.

28 August 2024 - 1 hour 18 mins
Podcast Series Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

When was the last time you felt completely free? Not just “happy”.. but you felt a profound sense of clarity and calm from within?

Dr. Emma Seppälä has spent over a decade proving that this state of inner freedom – which she refers to as “sovereignty” – is not only achievable but essential for our wellbeing.

Emma is a psychologist, best-selling author, and leading researcher in the science of happiness and social connection. As the director of the Women's Leadership Program at the Yale School of Management, she's guided thousands of individuals towards greater emotional intelligence and resilience. 

In this episode, we dive deep into Emma's groundbreaking research from her new book, "Sove...

1 hour 18 mins

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